BABY FEEDING GUIDE
What to offer your baby, by age.
Move the marker to your baby's age to see general feeding guidance, food ideas, textures, and what often comes next.
Based on CDC infant & toddler nutrition guidance
6 to 7 months
First tastes
Food begins to complement milk, not replace it.
Right now
At about six months, when your baby is developmentally ready, begin offering a variety of foods alongside breast milk or formula. Include iron-rich foods and introduce different tastes and textures gradually.
Feeding rhythm
Start with small amounts and follow hunger and fullness cues. Breast milk or infant formula remains the main source of nutrition through the first year. Small sips of water can be offered from around six months.
As eating skills develop, you can move from smooth or mashed foods toward thicker, lumpier textures and soft finger foods.
Foods to explore now
Mashed banana
Soft and mashed
An easy texture to practise with
Mashed lentils (dal)
Well-cooked and mashed
A useful source of plant protein and iron
Iron-fortified cereal
Mixed to a smooth or mashed texture
One way to include iron
Soft-cooked carrot
Pureed or mashed
Cook until very soft
Mashed beans
Well-cooked and mashed
Soft protein and iron
Well-cooked egg
Mashed or very soft pieces
Potential allergens do not need to be routinely delayed
Wait a little longer
- Honey before 12 months
- Cow's milk as a drink
- Fruit or vegetable juice
- Whole nuts, whole grapes and other choking hazards
This is general feeding guidance, not personalised medical advice. Readiness, allergies, growth and feeding skills vary from baby to baby. Always prepare food in a shape, size and texture that matches your baby's eating skills, supervise eating, and avoid choking hazards. Speak with your pediatrician about premature birth, growth or feeding concerns, food allergies, supplements, or any medical condition. If your baby has severe eczema or an egg allergy, ask your doctor or nurse when and how to introduce peanut-containing foods. You can also contact us if you would like to connect with our in-house pediatrician.
Guidance source: CDC · Infant and Toddler Nutrition
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